Associate of Science in Teaching (1-5) - Behavioral and Social Sciences Division

Bossier Parish Community College is an institution of higher learning that is dedicated to the premise that education is necessary for all people. The College provides a comprehensive educational program that helps students cultivate values and develop skills in critical thinking, self-expression, communication, decision making, and problem solving. This educational experience will prepare students professionally and technically by establishing a solid foundation upon which baccalaureate colleges of education will build, resulting in quality teachers to serve our community and state.

The mission of the Associate of Science in Teaching Program at Bossier Parish Community College is to provide the highest quality foundational coursework, specifically designed to produce teacher candidates for university colleges of education. Candidates will develop into effective communicators with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to meet the diverse educational needs of Louisiana schools and their students.

PROGRAM REVIEW:

In order to be admitted into the AST program, a student must be eligible for enrollment at BPCC.
COMPASS and/or ACT scores should be on file, and all developmental coursework must be completed with a “C” or better.
A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required for admission.
Students seeking entry into the program must submit an AST application including letter of recommendation, resume’, and a written personal statement.
Applicants must participate in an entrance interview and complete a sex offender and FBI criminal history background check.
Applicants accepted into the AST program must maintain a 2.5 GPA and complete all coursework with a “C” or better.
Passing scores must be earned on PRAXIS 1 and section 0014 of PRAXIS II.
40 hours of field experience must be completed during the TEAC 201 and 203 courses.
Artifacts created during the TEAC courses must be assembled into the electronic portfolio.
Prior to graduation, applicant must successfully complete an exit interview.

The graduating student will receive 63 hours of college credit for the required courses. Students receiving the Associate of Science in Teaching Degree from BPCC may transfer all coursework into any Louisiana university’s Bachelor of Elementary Education (Grades 1-5) program.

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